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  How to add no right click to a website
Not sure if this is the right category for this. I need to know how to add a no right click to my website? I have seen some sites where if you go to right click it pops up saying photos are protect...
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January 02, 2006
 
  Minolta Auto Meter IV F
my minolta lightmeter is off 3 fstops on flash setting. I heard this is common. is there a ajustment I can do or do I need it repaired. if so were is good repair place and average cost? thanks ro...
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January 01, 2006
 
  Lighting Recommendations - Product Photography
I am considering a change from continuous tungsten lighting to flourescent lighting for shooting images of promotional products. My concernsare: -shooting in a cooler environment -getting good ligh...
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December 30, 2005
 
  Minolta XGM film won't advance, mirror locked
Here's another one for you guys. I just got another XGM Minolta body from eBay as is, I knew it before and got alot of other neat things with it, including a 280PX flash unit, well worth the p...
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January 02, 2006
 
  Minolta maxxum 7 focusing problem
I have a problem with my maxxum 7. It does not focus quick as it use to be. Before you will focus you have to press the shuttle release halfway for about 4 times before it will focus. Even when foc...
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December 30, 2005
 
  Opteka Fisheye Lens
Is there a special mount to be used to get the Opteka 0.22X Ultra Hi Def Fish Eye Lens to fit on a Minolta Maxuum QtSi? I have a T2 Mount for the Opteka 500mm Mirror f/8 Macro... that doesn't w...
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December 29, 2005
 
  what i need to set up basic photo studio
i have been doing a lot of reading up on lighting techniques and basically how to use light in a stuido. but there are so many diff kind of flashes and just other equipment I am not sure what I nee...
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December 28, 2005
 
  Darkroom technique 120 film
Hi all, I have just joined but cant seem to find the answer to this question. I have a darkroom at home- 135 mm no probs, taken, tanked, developed and printed. I have had some 120 films done at the...
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April 02, 2006
 
  nikon N55 auto focus problems
I own a nikon N55 camera and I've had it just over a year. Recently when I've used the automatic focus it will not snap the picture. It will focus, and the flash will come on but it will ...
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December 24, 2005
 
  Nikon D50 over exposure
To all you guys and girls out there that have a D50. Do you have problems with over exposure and how do you compensate for it? During full day light, I have to use a filter and run exposure comp. a...
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January 14, 2006
 
  Match-Needle Metering
Hey,Does anyone know how acurate match needle metering is?I have a K1000 that I LOVE, but wonder how the metering gets it's readings (2% spot, average scene, etc.)Thanks!...
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December 20, 2005
 
  The Samsung camera
I have and Samsung Maxima 60xL. And I keep getting a code of 53. What does that mean?...
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December 16, 2005
 
  Inexpensive Indoor Lighting Solutions
I don't have any good lighting for indoor photography, and I don't have the income right now to buy a set. Are there any light bulbs I could buy and put into any conventional lamp?...
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March 23, 2006
 
  Can I use lenses from Canon AE-1 on a Canon EOS?
Can I use lenses from my Canon AE-1 on a Canon EOS Rebel?...
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March 23, 2006
 
  Canon 430EX and DOF preview
I recently purchased a Canon 430EX speedlite to use with my 350D/XT. Everything seems to be working fine except when I press the DOF preview button while the flash is turned on. Instead of stoppi...
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December 16, 2005
 
  Printing with Kodak 1400, color issue
I've heard only great things about the Kodak Professional 1400 printer. I love how fast it prints but I'm having problems with getting my colors to come out right. The image is not as sharp...
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December 14, 2005
 
  Manual Settings Not Matching Presets
Hi all. I have a beginner camera, a Kodak z740, but it does have manual settings, which I wanted. I've been playing around with the aperture, exposure, light compensation, shutter speed, and ...
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December 14, 2005
 
  camera batteries
Camera Batteries I like taking pictures of scenery and would like to get some winter ones but find that the battery life is really low. Which batteries would be best used in outdoor winter weather?...
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December 14, 2005
 
  Digital Camera won't autofocus
I need help! My wife has a Fuji s3100 digital camera. After about 5 months, the auto focus stopped working some of the time. I would say about half the time, whenever you run through the zoom range...
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December 13, 2005
 
  battery
I asked a question a few weeks ago about shooting pictures in cold weather. I didn't add what type of camera I am using...I am using 2 cameras, a 35 mm auto and a 35 mm slr camera. I apprecia...
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December 13, 2005